Heritage Value Research Articles

A trip down memory lane: Sustaining collective memory through old shophouses in Jalan Mendaling Kajang, Selangor

This research focuses on the adaptive reuse of old shophouses in Jalan Mendaling Kajang, Selangor. The city’s modern development has caused some old shophouses to be abandoned and demolished. Some of them have been renovated to lose their heritage value. This study aims to understand the form of adaptive reuse of shophouses in Jalan Mendaling Kajang and to measure the community’s perception of the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings in preserving their collective memory through heritage values, a sense of belongingness, and sustainability. This study used a mixed-method approach, combining a qualitative and quantitative analysis to provide research rigour. The quantitative data collection was conducted through a survey in the form of questionnaires given randomly to 386 respondents. The sampling selection was determined using Krecjie Morgan’s table. Meanwhile, the qualitative data collection involves an interview session with several informants from the professionals of Kajang Municipal Council, the premises owners, and the local community. Direct observation of shophouses in Jalan Mendaling Kajang was also conducted. In the meantime, the qualitative data were analysed using six steps thematic analysis by Clarke and Braun, whereas the quantitative data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) using descriptive analysis. The result highlights the role of the old shophouses in preserving the community’s collective memories of the past, which evokes their sense of identity and belongingness and eventually promotes heritage sustainability. This research contributes as a reference for the adaptive reuse of old shophouses in preserving and conserving old shophouses in the future in connecting the community’s identities and sense of belongingness through collective memories of the past.

The Contribution of Tourism to Sustainable Rural Development in Peripheral Mining Spaces: The Riotinto Mining Basin (Andalusia, Spain)

Since the middle of the 20th century, the crisis of industrial mining activities in Western Europe has caused the cessation of mining, triggering a structural crisis. The necessity to look for alternatives has been widely discussed; among these alternatives, tourist activities based on mining heritage stand out. However, it is essential to address the study of those unattractive peripheral spaces in which new activities encounter obstacles to their development and face post-industrial and rural crises. The Riotinto Mining Basin (Huelva, Andalusia) represents an example of such rural spaces; it has an enormous cultural heritage, and the mine has recently been reactivated. The objective of this research is to analyze the contribution of mining tourism to sustainable rural development. The applied methodology was mixed and was based on interviews and secondary data. The results are (a) the achievement of the tourism value of the mining heritage; (b) the difficulties tourism faces in overcoming its peripheral condition; (c) the relative contribution of tourism to the improvement of the territorial image; (d) the lack of coordination among stakeholders; and (e) the limited contribution of tourism to sustainable rural development and its movement to a secondary economic role after the reopening of the mine.

Exploring the relation between urban landscape service values and different infrastructures through crowdsourced data

ABSTRACT This research focuses on exploring and mapping Ankara’s urban points of interest and their values on different urban infrastructure types using geolocated data from Flickr. All publicly available data dated between 2005 and 2021 from Flickr were obtained through application programming interface and the infrastructure types were reclassified as green, blue, grey, and yellow, using the land use and land cover data based on Corine 2018. Spatial patterns for cultural service flow of landscape features and/or landscapes on different urban infrastructure types were mapped using Kernel density estimation in QGIS 3.21. The hotspots were assessed in terms of the cultural services they offered based on the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) framework, site visits, and observations. The findings showed that the city core mostly provided cultural heritage, identity, and recreational values. Results for the rural and peri-urban areas indicated that natural landscapes and protected areas stood out for their provision of cultural services, particularly for their recreational values. Our research identified user-intensive geographical clusters and hotspots that could benefit from interventions and enhancement for a more sustainable urban environment.

Discussion of So-Called “Architectural Heritage DNA” via a Case Study of the Conservation of the Nara Palace Site, Japan

This study introduces a brief history of the discovery of and conservation efforts to preserve the Nara Palace Site in Japan, which brought about the recognition of this heritage site as a World Cultural Heritage location by UNESCO in 1996. Accordingly, the 1994 Nara Document on Authenticity plays an important role in contributing to Japanese cultural heritage conservation achievements, with the expansion of cultural diversity and heritage diversity and the concepts of values and authenticity, which proposed a new orientation in terms of awareness and openness to develop a broader vision when identifying architectural heritage values. Against this background, we first discuss the newly proposed concept of so-called “architectural heritage DNA” and its potential structure, providing a simple formula for appraising the authentic values of architectural heritage conservation works. Working within conservation theory, besides the doctrinal study of the 1994 Nara Document on Authenticity, this study also focuses on other important international conventions, such as the 1964 Venice Charter and the 1999 Burra Charter, to clarify the concepts of conservation, restoration, and reconstruction, adding the concept of inheritance between conservation and development, which addresses the lack of international conventions regarding cultural heritage conservation. The viewpoints expressed in this paper are based on the most common concepts of these international conventions but are interpreted in a novel, understandable, practical, and highly applicable approach suited to both the current socio-political situation and future scenarios.

Improvements and methodological innovations in the application of the Historic Landscape Characterisation methodology to industrial heritage landscapes

Industrial heritage landscapes today are phenomena of extraordinary complexity, the study of which has been addressed belatedly by the scientific community in general, and to date no methodological trend has given priority to its study and management. There do exist, however, recent methodological approaches, such as Historic Landscape Characterisation, which, in recent years, have addressed the problems and opportunities presented by a wide diversity of landscapes, as is the case of the industrial landscape of Blaenavon. The aim of this article is to critically evaluate the validity of this methodology in terms of responding to the needs that these landscapes present with regard to their study, enhancement and intervention from a heritage and cultural perspective. This study concludes that, while this methodology is a valuable contribution to knowledge of the historical character of these landscapes, the importance of addressing their specific nature makes necessary the development of more solid, methodologically sophisticated approaches that respond to some of the theoretical and methodological weaknesses of this methodology. In this regard, this article advances in the definition of improvements and methodological innovations that attempt to address, among other issues, the complexity of these landscapes in terms of their establishment in the territory, the diversity of spatial and temporal scales in which they participate, their dynamic, highly anthropised character, and their uniqueness as landscapes that have been radically transformed by past industrial activity and which possess enormous cultural and heritage value.

Conserving Commons for Whom? Heritage Conservation in Nairobi and Other Places in Kenya

ABSTRACT Urban heritage is an indicator of people’s idiosyncrasies. Significant values and meanings are created, and their decline can be controlled through conservation. Unfortunately, conservation in Kenya has been endorsed somewhat by powerful politicians and administrators for partisan objectives. They have failed to enforce existing conservation law and tried to appropriate value heritage assets. This paper, therefore, assesses the challenges of heritage conservation, the extent of systematic heritage destruction and the causes of conflict in the heritage conservation of Kenya. Three cases have been examined: the Ojijo Road Flats in Nairobi, Endorois court case and the Kaya Forest sacred ritual sites. A research programme was designed which involved participants with relevant knowledge. It emerged that conflict of interest, limited consultation and poor heritage management had resulted in the loss of heritage authenticity, integrity, and values. Furthermore, lack of public involvement and limited resources derailed heritage conservation. A literature review revealed the extent to which national legal instruments lacked reference to community responsibility in heritage conservation. The study concludes that a relevant conservation policy needs to be established to enhance sustainable heritage conservation and management in Kenya.

Protection of post-industrial cultural heritage. A task for smart societies

Purpose: In the cognitive space of the article, an important and significant social challenge arises, which is the preservation of cultural heritage in transformed post-industrial areas. Methodology: the theses presented in the article were verified using the following methods: literature review, critical analysis of literature, analysis and comparison of documents and an example of good practices. Result: the literature research confirms that the protection of cultural heritage is an important factor in socio-economic development. By preserving and using cultural heritage, the economic, cultural and social value of transformed post-industrial areas can be increased. Originality: The literature research confirms that the protection of cultural heritage is an important factor in socio-economic development. By preserving and using cultural heritage, the economic, cultural and social value of transformed post-industrial areas can be increased. Keywords: heritage, industry, society.

Sustainability in the strengthening process of the load-bearing historical structures

Preservation of the load-bearing historical structures represents a common research topic nowadays, as it stands a provocative and difficult task. At the same time, sustainability represents a concept of high interest in the light of recent climate change events, a concept that has become a responsibility in the past years. Safeguarding of the historical buildings with heritage value is an obligation of society to be able to pass on to future generations the historical cultural value of the buildings and the traditional construction techniques on which they were built. Nowadays, many historical buildings are consolidated with modern reversible materials and technologies, without attempting a sustainable consolidation with local traditional materials using the original building techniques and local building materials, which have already proved their effectiveness in the past. This article presents the sustainable consolidation methods proposed to consolidate the historic building of the Villa Abbatis guesthouse in the village of Apos, Sibiu County, Romania. The proposed consolidation techniques use bricks that are manufactured according to traditional method in a recently built brickworks and reuse existing building materials in the building and from abandoned buildings after the departure of ethnic Germans from Romania until 1990. The aim of this paper is to highlight the value of the traditional materials and technologies, that can bring in the retrofitting process not only the assurance of the bearing capacity, but also the preservation of the authenticity and sustainability of the entire process, in a holistic approach.

Energy retrofitting of non-residential buildings with regards to heritage value and the established cultural landscape

Interior insulation can be a problematic necessity in case of renovating poorly insulated existing buildings of heritage value. The same applies to younger buildings with interior insulation that later might be qualified as worthy of protection due to their role within an established cultural landscape. This article covers a complex of non-residential buildings, which are part of a university campus. These buildings, from the 60’s, were built as a mix of poured and prefabricated concrete structures with interior insulation. The buildings’ performance, after more than 60 years in use, was analysed based on theoretical knowledge and professional experience, available project documentation, observations, and examinations regarding the current condition of materials and components. Basing on gathered data and primary simulations of hygrothermal performance, the retrofitting potential using internal insulation as a measure of retrofit in consideration of heritage value restrictions was evaluated. Protected buildings of this construction type are, to our knowledge, so far rarely part of retrofit analyses and therefore worthy of being looked at. The building technology used is considered typical for its construction place and time, making the results representative for a larger number of comparable buildings.

The Heritage Dimension of Industrial Landscape. Methodological Keys for Its Analysis and Identification

Abstract The epistemological debate regarding the new industrial heritage paradigm from the landscape perspective has generated a number of uncertainties as well as new questions and challenges that need to be addressed, not only from a conceptual viewpoint but also via the definition of methodological approaches that facilitate the implementation in the territory in question of some of its axioms as an initial, unavoidable step towards the identification and characterisation of these landscapes. The purpose of this article is to develop a conceptual and methodological approach to the industrial landscape based on its heritage dimension. On a conceptual level, the article explores the study of these landscapes, addressing their heritage dimension and offering a synthesis of existent theories in this field with those practical instruments, regulations, recommendations, etc., that recognise their heritage value. On a methodological level, the article advances in the design of methodological keys for the analysis and identification of these landscapes by focusing on their specific nature and heritage dimension, a step that constitutes a priority task in terms of the enhancement and integrated management of the same in a manner that supports their protection and administration on the basis of heritage and cultural considerations.

Popularization of the New Museum Space “Prison Castle” of a Small Town in Western Siberia

The article examines the potential of a small historical city with unique historical and cultural heritage. Based on the results of a scientific expedition that studied the potential of a small cultural space, and the small town of Western Siberia — the city of Tyukalinsk, Omsk region, a new museum space “Prison Castle of the county town of Tyukalinsk” was designed. The main results were based on the local history interviews conducted with local historians and museum workers of Tyukalinsk. In addition to that, the process of designing the future excursion object — the architectural museum complex was carried out based on the archival and museum funds of the small town. The analysis of the conducted research allowed us to conclude that it is necessary to design a new museum space that will attract the interest of a wide audience, local residents, and new potential tourists. The reconstruction of the museum space with an unusual theme allows us to present the historical events of the Civil War era in a new way. By drawing attention to the historical past of Tyukalinsk through the creative museum space, we thereby preserve the values of historical and cultural heritage.

Strategies for the Application of Emerging Information Technology in the Digital Recording of Cultural Heritage at Mingxi Nanshan Site

Abstract Digging deep into the value of the cultural heritage of Mingxi Nanshan Ruins and continuing the historical lineage is a mission given by history to contemporary people. This paper chooses Mingxi Nanshan Ruins as the research object, combs through the specific framework of emerging information technology, and analyzes the application strategy for digitizing cultural heritage. The digital experience system of Nanshan Ruins in Mingxi is designed by combining emerging information technology with the guidance of immersive psychological experiences for users. The drone close photogrammetry technique is selected to acquire images of Mingxi Nanshan Ruins, and the measurement routes of the drone are carefully planned. Based on the imaging model of a pinhole camera, the reconstruction process of the three-dimensional model of Mingxi Nanshan Ruins is designed by combining the position optimization of the drone image with the geometric constraints of the pole. For the effectiveness of the UAV proximity photogrammetry technique, its positional measurement accuracy, model quantifiability, and positional accuracy were verified, and feasibility assessment and user digital interactive experience were designed to obtain a subjective evaluation of the digital experience system of the Nanshan Ruins in Mingxi. The RMSE-H obtained from the refined route planning is 0.3294cm, the mean value of the error in the plane of the 3D model of Mingxi Nanshan Ruins is 0.022m, and the mean value of the user’s subjective evaluation of the digital experience system is 4.39 points. Using emerging information technology as a guide, we can realize the digital reconstruction of the cultural heritage of Mingxi Nanshan Ruins and provide a new path for its digital protection.

Exploring the Delivered Value and Sustainable Development of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a result of human wisdom and civilization around the world and should be guarded and inherited by all people. Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Exhibition, as one of China’s national ICH folk activities, represents chrysanthemum culture. Taking the Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Exhibition as a case study, we aim to explore the relationship among ICH delivered value, emotional identity, and sustainable development. We collected 587 questionnaires, 495 of which are valid, achieving a valid sample rate of 84.33%. After that, IBM SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 26.0 were used for empirical analysis. The results show that perceived cost does not have a notable impact on ICH sustainable development while social value and educational value can pose a positive impact on ICH sustainable development through emotional identity. Notably, economic value can pose both direct and indirect impacts on ICH sustainable development through emotional identity.

Research on the Coordination between Cultural Heritage Protection and Sustainable Tourism Development

This paper studies the coordinated relationship between cultural heritage protection and sustainable tourism development. Firstly, it introduces the concept and value of cultural heritage, including its definition, classification, historical and social significance, as well as the necessity of protection. Then it discusses the impact of tourism on cultural heritage, including the typical mode of cultural heritage tourism, opportunities and challenges, as well as international experience and case analysis. Then it introduces the concepts and principles of sustainable tourism, including the basic principles, the comprehensive consideration of ecological, social and economic sustainability, and the best examples. Next, it discusses the coordination mechanism between cultural heritage protection and sustainable tourism, including the cooperation and communication between stakeholders, the formulation and implementation of policies and regulations, and the impact of the coordination mechanism on actual cases. Finally, the conclusion is drawn.

Researching Traditional Festivals from a Structural – Functional Theoretical Approach (In the Case of Nguyen Trung Truc Festival in Rach Gia City, Kien Giang Province)

This article explores the formation, development, and transformation of traditional community festivals through a structural-functional theoretical approach, focusing on the case study of the Nguyen Trung Truc festival in the Kien Giang community. Utilizing a cultural impact assessment framework, it examines various ethnic cultural aspects such as methods of using the natural environment for mutual well-being, practices of worship, creativity, and community togetherness. It also looks into the organization of life based on cohesion through cultural institutions and beliefs, as well as methods of expressing community cultural values. This comprehensive approach aims to understand the traditions and traditional practices of the Nguyen Trung Truc festival and the real life of the Kien Giang community from multiple dimensions. Through the article, the author proposes that local authorities promote the role of the community in organization and management. At the same time, develop a set of cultural codes of conduct for festivals to preserve and promote the value of festival heritage in the direction of sustainable development.

Critical Evaluation: An Assessment Tool for Fostering a Creative Environment at Kyrenia Waterfront

A vital goal of this article is to examine waterfront development and creative class roles. It also discusses the importance of critical evaluation for sustaining social inclusion on urban waterfronts. Testing took place on the Kyrenia waterfront upgrade for creative classes and other people to determine waterfronts’ physical, functional, social, and cultural suitability. To determine the preferences, needs, and satisfaction levels of urban waterfront users, a survey, along with structured observations, was conducted: cultural and creative places and activities, appropriate rules and regulations, motivated entrepreneurs, continuous fund opportunities, preserving the historical context, cultural heritage, and unique values, physical and functional sufficiency, social well-being, and adequate accessibility, as well as tolerance and open-mindedness. A survey was conducted (sample size = 250), and subsequent systematic observations were conducted to obtain the data. As the survey findings indicate, the Kyrenia Waterfront has physical, functional, cultural, and social barriers that challenge both creatives and prospective creatives, including students and employers. Physically, inadequate infrastructure and accessibility challenges were reported. Functionally, limited amenities and inefficient land use were identified. Culturally, a lack of preservation of historical elements was evident. Socially, a sense of exclusion and inadequate community spaces were noted. These obstacles result in reduced attractiveness, limited community engagement, and hindered economic potential for the Kyrenia Waterfront. While the severity may vary, similar issues likely extend across the city, suggesting a broader urban challenge rather than a unique problem specific to the Kyrenia Waterfront alone. Critical evaluation is an essential component of the design process. Critical evaluation should involve collaboration among design professionals, clients, users, communities, public officials, and relevant experts to ensure a holistic and practical design outcome. Comprehensive policies should address the results of such an evaluation. Hence, it should be considered when determining what is required to create a community inclusive of all creative class segments.

Research on the Integration and Development of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Tourism Management Industry in the Context of Digitization

Abstract This study employs the entropy power method to disaggregate the development potential of intangible cultural tourism resources in Area Z, further analyzing these resources via the RMP model. This model comprehensively evaluates the quantity and categorical structure of Area Z’s intangible tourism resources. Additionally, this research explores the dynamics of intangible tourism product design, focusing on the interplay between intangible tourism resources and products, herein referred to as the R-P relationship. The Herfindahl index serves as the primary analytical tool in this paper to assess and quantify the degree of integration between the tourism and cultural industries in Area Z. The findings reveal that the most significant developmental potential lies in the appeal of non-heritage resources and products, which score 50.8 in terms of development value. Intangible tourism resources in Area Z are abundant and diverse, with skill-based resources constituting 50% of the total. From 2014 to 2023, tourism revenue in Area Z surged from 28.046 billion yuan to 69.915 billion yuan, indicating substantial market potential. The design of non-heritage tourism products should, therefore, prioritize items with significant collectible and cultural heritage value. The integration index between the cultural industry and the tourism management industry in Area Z is measured at HI=0.6058, while the core product index for non-heritage and tourism stands at HI=0.2604. This paper underscores the critical role of strategic resource allocation and product design in maximizing the economic impact and cultural preservation of intangible tourism resources.

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Promoting olive as a tourist attraction in Saint-Rémy de Provence: between symbolic requalification and misappropriation of heritage values

This article examines the place of the olive heritage and its products in the tourism promotion of Saint-Rémy de Provence. This Provencal town was chosen because it is located in a region which is famous for its olive groves. By studying the iconic discourse based on the use of images linked to the olive-growing heritage, the aim is to examine the hypothesis that the olive, olive oil and the olive tree have above all an emblematic value as symbols of Provence. Our aim is to show that they are used primarily for commercial and tourist purposes, as well as being witnesses to a claimed cultural identity.

L’occitan et le développement socio-économique et culturel du territoire : l’exemple du PNR Aubrac

While keeping linguistic and socio-cultural diversity could be one of the conditions for the development of vulnerable areas and one of the challenges facing future generations, this publication sets out to examine the place of Occitan in the enhancement, development and promotion of territory, and more specifically within the Aubrac Regional Natural Park (PNR Aubrac). Significant examples of the productivity and exploitation of this ethnosociolinguistic richness are presented based on a toponymic survey, a sociolinguistic survey and a corpus of interviews carried out in 2022 within the PNR Aubrac. So, while the heritage value of Occitan could be a way to enhance and develop the area, we need to look at the way in which the area's institutions, local protagonists and residents are taking advantage of this ethnosociolinguistic vitality: how are structured the actions and measures to promote Occitan, and what are their issues?